I am my beloved’s, and his desire is for me. Song of Sol. 7:10 (NIV)
And Jesus said to them, “The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.” Luke 20:34-35 (ESV)
“Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself. Rev. 19:6-7 (NLT)
Lord Jesus, whether we’re single or married, today, like every day, is all about coming more alive to the only love that is better than life—the only love that can meet the deepest longings of our hearts and ache in our bones.
No human being (or any number of them), no temporal romance story, no torrid love affair can fill the vacuum inside us, uniquely reserved for you. Even the best marriages are just a hint and whisper of what belonging to you actually means, promises, and gives.
Jesus, grant us grace to grow a deeper and richer experience of belonging to you, for you are the ultimate Spouse… the one we always wanted—the one with whom we’ll enjoy perfect intimacy, bliss, and joy forever. Make this good news more than our theology; make it our doxology—our song and passion, “Yes!” and delight.
When we get disconnected from your pursuit of us, your love for us, and your delight in us, we grow vulnerable and restless. Temptation looms, discontent festers, and roaming hearts become foolish hearts. Whether we are single or married, meet us in our brokenness, weakness, and desires. Capture our hearts afresh for you—principally you.
Until the day our betrothal becomes the Day of great banqueting (Rev. 19), take us further up and further into relationship with you, Lord. And free us for loving others as you love us, Jesus. So very Amen we pray, in your tender and tenacious name.